Dirt Devils Digest
October 2015
The Dirt Devils Digest
A monthly publication of the Dirt Devils
http://www.dirtdevils.org/
Meeting Place --------------------------------------------------------5
Presidents Message:
Club officers ----------------------------------------------------------5
Jeep sales are up 40% year over year. Good job Jeep.
Club membership------------------------------------------- 6
Adopt a Trail ------------------------------------------------ 6
The Miller Jeep trail run was cancelled due to mud slides
Accessories------------------------------------------------------------6
across the 5 freeway. Rick had the Dirt Devils Dish Pan
Awards -----------------------------------------------------------------6
Springs emergency response team ready, but he did not
Newsletter advertising ---------------------------------------------6
get the call for help, good job Rick. If you are interested
Run report template: --------------------------------------- 6
in helping next time then please contact Rick Walter aka
Run announcement template -------------------------------------6
Run Dude.
Day of the Run: ------------------------------------------------------7
We have out grown our current meeting location Marie
DD Trail Ratings ------------------------------------------- 7
Calendar. If you have any suggestions then speak up or
10 reasons to be a trail leader: -------------------------- 7
forever hold your piece.
Trail Tools -------------------------------------------------- 7
First aid kit tracking --------------------------------------- 8
Rick Walter has suggested the Black Bear Diner at Knott
Cowbells----------------------------------------------------- 9
and Orangethorpe in Buena Park, in the enclosed patio
room this month.
Looking around on line there appears to be other
possibilities which will require visiting. If you have an
opinion visit other sites and bring ideas to the next
meeting.
November is the run planning meeting. We are always
looking for new trails and run leaders. After all that is
what this club is all about.
Ray Kleinhuizen
Table of Contents
Run reports --------------------------------------------------- 2
CA4 Wheel Drive Assoc ----------------------------------- 2
Run Calendar ------------------------------------------------- 4
Adopt a Trail meeting place ------------------------------ 4
October -------------------Error! Bookmark not defined.
November---------------------------------------------------- 4
December---------------------------------------------------- 5
January 2016 ----------------------------------------------- 5
Guests ---------------------------------------------------------- 5
New members ------------------------------------------------- 5
Al Ramsden------------------------------------------------------------5
Nancy and Mike Zeller---------------------------------------------5
Classified ------------------------------------------------------ 5
Calico December 5th read all about it on the last page
Club info ------------------------------------------------------- 5
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Treasurer’s Report
Bonnie Ferguson
Humor
Vice P’s Report
Jesse May
A 12-year old boy was walking down the street when a
Membership Report
Terry Dean
car pulled up beside him and the window was wound
down.
President’s Report
Steve Egbert
“I’ll give you a bag of lollipops if you get in the car,” said
Treasurer’s Report
Don Spuhler
the male driver.
Natural Resource Report
“No way, get stuffed”, replied the boy.
John Stewart Jeff Blewett
How about a bag of lollipops and $10?” asked the driver.
Web Page Report
Suzy Johnson
“No way”, replied the irritated youngster.
Education Report
John Stewart
“What about a bag of lollipops and Fifty Dollars?”
quizzed the driver, still rolling slowly to keep up with the
Sweepstakes Vehicle ’16
Steve Gardiner
walking boy.
Convention ’16
Amy Sagraves
“No, I’m not getting in the car” answered the boy.
Hi Desert Round-up ’16
Jason
“OK, I know what you want - I’ll give you $100 and a
bag of lollipops “ the driver offered.
Operation Desert Fun ’15
Angela Cook
“NO,” screamed the boy.
Panamint Valley Days ’15
What will it take to get you into the car?”, asked the
Andy/Barbara Cunningham
driver, sighing.
Area Rep Reports
The boy replied: “ Dad, you bought the jeep, now you live
Angela Cook & Bonnie Ferguson
with it”.
Mojave Road/ East Mojave Heritage Trail is OPEN
Next Meeting January, 23, 2016 Ontario 9:00am Host
Adopt a Trail
club needed
Hours 412
At the last run we worked the bypass, moved a few rocks,
Run name: Holcomb creek run
cut some brush back and picked up trash.
Motorcycles have created a single track by pass around
Run leader: Zoe & Jack
the waterfall. Greg (ranger) has recommended that we
Date: Saturday Sept 26 2015
look and build an easy by pass around the water fall.
Weather: perfect
Last weekend august 29th led 45 rigs around Big Bear
Left running springs at 9:00am
back country. It was a lot of fun to see some of the closed
Air down at the Fawnskin fire station
down areas.
Number of rigs: 13 vehicles
Participants:
Members:
Run reports
Jack & Zoe
Adopta Trail Barbecue awards banquet
Dave & Linda
about 100 people attended. The #1 club had over
Tim DeBolt
3,000 hours. The Dirt Devils had about 400 hours. Mike
Ron Webber
noted that two Dirt Devils worked the adoptatrail booth at
James Ettinger & Family
the Off Road Expo.
Frank Gillliland
Dish Pan Trail, Pete and Josh went up and for a possible
Guest:
bypass but reported that it would not work. They were
Ron & Debbie
‘15 White JKUR
looking at an old road and the last couple hundred yards
Kevin Johnson
09 JK
would require too much work.
Kevin & Leslie
Gray JKUR
Mike & Nancy Zeller 14 JK
James Standardi
‘ 74 K5
CA4 Wheel Drive Assoc
Jerry Horner
06 LJ
South District Meeting
Thuy Davis
15 JKUR
October 24, 2015
Adrian Caro
78 CJ7
1202 Auto Center Dr, Ontario, CA 91761
Chris Karaiscos
Agenda
Cow bells earned: Frank again
Call to Order and Flag Salute
Jesse May
One Flat tire on Ron’s JK
Roll Call
Ferguson
Guests
Jesse May
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Rubi’s since we experienced two for two on the trail.
Having solutions/ work arounds before that happens
could, avert a few headaches.
Everyone had a blast thanks to Zoe and Jack’s efforts.
Many new attendees are likely to become club members
or attend meetings out this group…
Lunch break
Gate keeper proved to be the most difficult area, the
boulder field and rock garden at the end prove to be just
good fun.
James Standardi in his white K5 blazer needed the help of
winch cable used to straighten the tie rod.
a strap to get off the rocks at gate keeper it took several
tries to get through the gate keeper
Sept 19th Adopt a Trail
Josh led us through Dis Pan while Rick and a few others
went out to the other trail that the club has been
discussing adopting. Does not seem like there is enough
support to take on a second trail, possibly due to the effort
required for Dish Pan, so going to put this plan on hold
for now. Need more people to help with Dish Pan and
should have we need people to help with a second trail.
Will bring it up again in the spring. Ray was looking at
the trail map and there are alot of trails that are available
for adoption. Rick was looking for something that was
blue square, Ray feels that we should look at a trail closer
to our existing trail.
Josh reported that the waterfall needs the most work.
Otherwise everything is pretty good.
The waterfall is very steep and looks like it would be a
problem if water is going
through it.
Frank winched back and forth and rammed a few rocks
There was an FJ Cruiser with a broken lower control arm.
and bent his tie rod. Frank then used a winch cable to
straighten his bent Tie Rod good trail lesson.
Both incidents were pilot error not following the spotter’s
instructions and stuffing their foot into the accelerator and
ramming rocks instead of finessing their way over the
obstacles.
More speed or stuffing one’s foot into the accelerator
pedal does not always = a happy outcome. Listen to your
spotter and you’ll save a trip to the repair shop or getting
winched or strapped.
Two JKU Rubicons (’14 and ’15) both showed traction
control lights engaged once out of 4WD. One could not
drive faster than 20MPH. We got them to Rocky’s
Roadhouse and called a tow truck. The other,
(James Ettinger - tail gunner) had the same light (traction
control) on. He could still drive but not over 60MPH. He
said he was getting a severe shimmy over 60MPH, so we
got him back home but slow. Might be good to trouble
shoot remedies for traction control beacons on newer
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The Dirt Devils jumped in lent him a hand.
Black Canyon is a sandy wash that skirts the
We also ran across someone who had laid their bike down
edge of the Black Canyon Wilderness area,
in the water crossing and was having trouble getting it
home to desert sheep. The trail types in the
going again.
Black Canyon area include sandy washes, some
Kennedy Meadows & Sherman pass
moderate rocky sections and steep hill climbs.
10 vehicles. Sherman Pass is a fun steep with and to add
This is an easy trail with some mildly moderate
to the excitement a few rocks to climb over. We all made
sections. There are several points of interest in
it up without incident. About half the group went back to
this area. This area has many Indian petroglyphs
camp then the other half went to monache meadow. We
with the most at one of our stops in Inscription
had no extra time once we got there we had to turn about
and head back to camp.
Canyon. We will also stop at Scouts Cove, a
Mike arranged for a catered dinner both nights. Friday
small shelter cut into the side of a hill by miners
night was Jambalaya and Saturday night was Tri Tip.
in the area. This area is the site of the Fire Opal
Mining Camp.
Special Equipment Required: None. Any
stock 4 wheel drive vehicle with low range
gears can run this trail.
Reminder to Bring: Camera, Warm clothing
(check weather forcast), Chair, Lunch, Water,
etc.
12th - 14th Panamint Valley Days (PVD),
Cal 4 Wheel event
a good picture of the beautiful Kern River where it flows
through Kennedy Meadows. Great for fishing, swimming
and other water sports.
Run Calendar
Adopt a Trail meeting place
8:30am at Rocky’s Roadhouse
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
next to the 76 gas station
Celebrating 30 years of having fun in the Panamints with
November
all your friends and family; all those great sunrises and
3rd Monthly club meeting / 2016 run planning
sunsets. All those flyovers, the rain, the snow, and the
7th - Black Canyon easy
great starfield at night, really seeing the Milky Way. All
Saturday - November 7, 2015
this makes Panamint Valley Days so fun and great to
Trail Leader:
spend time with all your friends and family.
Ray Kleinhuizen (Cell 714-300-9656)
For full info and resistration:
http://cal4wheel.com/panamint-valley-
raykleinhuizen@yahoo.com
days?utm_source=CA4WDA+Updates&utm_campaign=
Meeting Location: T/A Travel Center at the
04e69c8669-barrett-lake-reopen-07-27-
Lenwood exit off the 15 Fwy. From LA/OC
15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d30f6c948f-
take the 15 Fwy North to Barstow. Take the
04e69c8669-
Lenwood exit and turn left over the Fwy.
85608049&mc_cid=04e69c8669&mc_eid=e64d42a631
Meeting Time : 8:30 am, leave for the trail at
9:00 am
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Black Canyon, Jocoby Canyon, Gold Mountain and
Holcomb Creek.
December
1st Monthly club meeting
We like easy scenic runs and enjoy Dirt Devils members
teaching us how to rock crawl. We look forward to more
5th Calico Run Leader Ron Webber
wheeling with the Dirt Devils.
See the last page of this newsletter
for run information.
Classified
January 2016
New Complete Dana 30 axles shafts a little rust.
9th ham radio class. Yorba Linda.
keep a spare with you at all times, just in case
Last class had three or four Dirt Devils and all passed the
was in my 2000 TJ (until I upgraded) should fit ’97 - 2006
test. You will need to preregister with the instructor. $60
maybe others that I don’t know about.
plus $14 for the test.
Mike Wallace will provide details.
Guests
1.
Michael Thomas his wife gave him a new Jeep
$50. Each, driver and passenger side.
for Fathers day.
contact Ron Webber 714 715 5692 or ronjp@outlook.com
2.
Hector Escamilla drives around in a 79 Ford
Free Alternator from 2000 TJ stock swapped out for one
Bronco
with higher amperage at about 40k miles
3.
John Strege former member
Free Oil pan skid plate John Bull trail tested.
4.
Mel Nix ’14 Rubicon
5.
Greg Adamson ’15 Rubicon
6.
Sean Craddock ’90 Ford Bronco
7.
Kevin Davidson and Leslie Carlin
8.
Ron (Buck) Debbie Robinson
9.
Kevin Graff ’15 Rubicon
New members
Al Ramsden
Free contact Ron Webber 714 715 5692 or
Nancy and Mike Zeller
ronjp@outlook.com
We have a 2014 JK two door with a 2 1/2” Rock Krawler
lift, 33” tires, rear lockers, skid plates, rock guards and a
Club info
winch.
We are fairly new to wheeling. We rented one in Death
Valley and really enjoyed it so we decided to buy one.
Meeting Place
We are into dirt bikes, jet skiing, hiking and bike riding
First Tuesday of each month,
on the beach.
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
We learned about Dirt Devils from Chris Johnson, Dave
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
and Linda Jones. We were on are way to Las Vegas and
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
stopped at the McDonalds off the hwy 15. We started
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
talking to Chris about his jeep, he said he was waited for
some other people to join him and they were going on the
Club officers
Cleghorn run and invited us. We had such a great time
with them, we decided to join The Dirt Devils.
President: Ray Kleinhuizen
April of 2015 we went to the Easter Jeep Safari in Mob,
kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
Utah. I would recommend this trip to all wheelers. We
Immediate past president:
went on three different runs, Sevenmile Rim Trail, Fins &
Jesse May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
Things and Day Canyon Trail. We can’t wait to go back
Vice President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
in 2016.
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
Like all wheelers you start off with easy trails and then try
the more difficult ones. We have run Cleghorn,
Treasurer: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
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Web Master: Chris Slaughter:
Awards
webmaster@dirtdevils.org
Adopt a trail chairmans:
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
Newsletter: Ron Webber: ronjp@outlook.com
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Safety Committee: Bill Smith:
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
Emergency response team coordinator: Rick Walter
rick03tj@gmail.com
the emergency response team makes themselves
available to help with our adopt a trail Dish Pan.
CAL4 wheel reps: Jesse May and Keith Graham
CAL 4 Wheel Drive, new member award
Club membership
Membership dues:
Newsletter advertising
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
Spouse
$12.00
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments of ...$56.25
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
CORVA
$30.00
http://cal4wheel.com/
Run report template:
Run name:
Adopt a Trail
Run leader:
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is: Dishpan Springs Trail
Date:
Number of rigs:
(3N34)
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
Participants:
Members:
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
Guest:
popular trails in the SBNF.
The story:
The West entrance:
Weather:
Cow bells earned:
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
The T6 Bridge:
N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
Run announcement template
The East entrance:
Research and/or Pre-run the trail route.
3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117° 05.116.
Meeting place
Create and Post a Run Announcement
When emailing the run announcement: Please, use the
8:30am at Rock Road House
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382 next to
words “Run Announcement” in the Subject line of the
message, forward to the webmaster and newsletter editor.
the 76 gas station
Adopt a trail Current hours - 192
Date/Time and Place for the Run
Description of Run
Accessories
Difficulty Rating
Available at the regular meetings, see Emi Webber.
Run Type: Base Camp, Day Run
Dirt Devil Stickers: $15.00.
Directions to Meeting Place.
Short sleeve shirts: $15.00
EXACT Departure Time from Meeting Place
Long sleeve shirts: $18.00
Required Equipment. Open dif ? Lockers?
Sweatshirts: $30.00
Is RSVP Required?
Hats: $20.00
CB Channel channel 4, if to much traffic then switch to 5
DD logo magnets available in various sizes for
and so on.
$4.50 to $13.50 each.
HAMM channel 146.440
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Camping Location/ Directions/ Details/ Facilities/ Fees.
Skid plates and body protection are recommended.
Access for motor homes?
Minimum 33 inch or bigger tires.
Contact Information (Run Leader
Recommend at least one axle locker.
Phone Number & email address)
(D) Difficult trails could include these conditions:
Rocks as big as your tire to as big as your vehicle.
Day of the Run:
Hill climbs are steep and may require extended wheel
Hold brief driver’s gathering before start of run. Include
travel.
special instructions.
These trails can have long sections of large rocks that
Assign vehicle order if there are vehicles with open diffs.
require careful tire placement. .
Have vehicle with locked diff in front & behind. (If
Three + foot ledges to climb and steep drop offs.
possible disperse vehicles with HAM radios near the
Body damage is possible and brush may scratch
front, middle and rear of the line.
vehicle.
Encourage drivers to learn the name of the person in front
These trails will require vehicle modifications such as
and behind his/her vehicle.
suspension lifts, body protection and skid plates.
Assign Tail Gunner Vehicle
Minimum 35 inch or bigger tires.
Recommend front and rear axle lockers.
After returning home forward to the newsletter editor a
Run Report and a few photos. subject line write
“Run Report”
10 reasons to be a
trail leader:
DD Trail Ratings
10 - You pick the trail (hopefully someone will want to
Trail ratings are subjective and weather conditions over
run it with you)
the years can change a trail. An easy trail can become
9 - You pick the run start time and meet spot
more difficult after or during rain. The trail leader needs
8 - You write the run announcement
to be the final judge of trail conditions the day of the run.
7 - You pick the CB channel (duh 4)
If any part of a trail is difficult the trail is rated difficult. If
6 - You conduct the drivers meeting (best if done before
difficult sections have bypasses the trail may be suitable
for less capable rigs or less experienced drivers.
you start the trail)
E - Easy (Black Canyon, Mohave Trail)
5 - You carry the Dirt Devils club first aid kit (hopefully
you know how to use it)
M - Moderate (Devils Loop, Miller Jeep Trail)
4 - You pick the bathroom stops (more stops keep you
D - Difficult (John Bull, Calico)
out trouble)
I Easy trails could include these conditions:
3 - You are the spotter when someone needs help (you’ll
Any dirt, sand or gravel road.
get a lot of exercise)
Gentle to mildly steeper hill climbs, mild rocky
2 - You will get unwavering support from all drivers even
sections and/or soft sandy sections.
when you are hopelessly lost and confused.
Four wheel drive may not be necessary all the time.
1 - You get to ride in front of everyone out of the dust
Pot holes or ruts that require high ground clearance.
(this the only good reason to be a trail lead)
Water crossings are up to 15 inches deep.
Suitable for full size vehicles.
Trail Tools
Low gears may be required on hill climbs.
We all know it’s important to carry tools in case
Recommend 4 wheel drive vehicle
something breaks when we are on the trail. We also know
Suitable for most tire sizes
that spare parts can be the difference between walking
and driving off the trail. The question is: will we be able
(M) Moderate trails could include these
to perform a trail fix that’s not straight forward? These are
conditions::
important issues we all should think about before each
Steep rutted and rocky hill climbs that require careful
run. The fact is, if you 4-wheel, on any level of difficulty
tire placement.
trail, sooner or later you will be faced with a trail fix
Two to three foot ledges to climb and/or steep down
situation! Close scrutiny above and below your rig will
hill drop offs.
reduce the likelihood. Loose screws, nuts and bolts.
Rocky sections that can cause body or rim damage.
Water crossings might have rocks and could be
But what tools and spare parts should we bring? Most of
deeper then 12 inches.
us have limited space for tools and spare parts in our rigs.
Brush or cactus may touch vehicle.
Therefore we bring tools and spare parts that we hope will
These trails will require low range gears, high ground
fix whatever breaks so that we can be back on the trail in
clearance and 4WD.
minimal time. Knowledge of your vehicle is very
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important when selecting tools and spare parts. It’s a good
Once you have everything together, you need to
idea, if possible to pack a separate tool kit specifically for
determine how to store them in your vehicle. A
your 4 wheeling vehicle. A good way to determine if you
permanently installed tool box or a carry-on tool bag / box
have the right tools in your kit is to do some basic
that can be secured to the vehicle are good choices.
maintenance on the vehicle using only tools from your
A breakdown will likely include crawling under the
take along tool kit. This will give you a good idea of how
vehicle and messy parts. Bring a blanket, towel or plastic
much you can accomplish with that tool kit and what
trash bag that you can lay on. They also help keep parts
items need to be added.
and tools away from the dirt.
A sample list of items in a trail tool kit is identified
Many breakdowns can be fixed on the trail with some
below. Your knowledge of your vehicle should help you
tools, spare parts and knowledge of the vehicle. Keep an
edit the list to include the tools and spare parts that could
open mind when the fix is not straight forward. Many
be needed on the trail. No matter how prepared you are, a
vehicles have been driven off the trail with unique fixes.
failure can still ruin your day because it’s not practical or
A ratchet strap can be used to keep an axle in place to
possible to carry every spare part that might be needed.
drive off the trail. (I have personal experience) A high lift
Recommended trail tools:
jack handle and hose clamps can straighten and splint a
1. Socket Set (some vehicles use both standard &
bent tie rod.
metric), ratchet and extensions
With some forethought and preparation you should be
2. Combination wrenches (some vehicles use both
able to deal with a wide range of common trail fixes. The
standard & metric)
big plan here is to safely get you off the trail after a
3. Vise grips
breakdown.
4. Adjustable jaw pliers and channel locks
5. Crescent Wrench
First aid kit tracking
6. Spark plug wrench
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
7. Screwdrivers (Standard & Philips )
Danny Ward
8. Hammer 9. Bottle Jack
Ray Kleinhuizen
10. Utility Knife
11. Hacksaw
Mike Wallace
12. Latex Gloves
Josh Bleijenberg
13. Tire plug kit
Ron Webber November 2014
14. Hacksaw
Ray Kleinhuizen July 2014
15. Rags
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
16. Funnel
Gilbert
17. Flashlight / work light (extra batteries)
Mike Wallace
18. Ratchet straps
Josh Bleijenberg
19. Cordless tools (impact driver, saw, etc.)
Pete Johnson
Spare parts and consumables:
Josh Bleijenberg corral cyn then handing off to Pete
The extreme situations: carry no spare parts, or carry so
Ray Kleinhuizen
many your rig breaks due to the extra weight. What you
Danny Ward
need to do is get somewhere in the middle by carrying
Josh Bleijenberg April 2014
parts that are most likely to fix your broken rig. If you
Roger Mauer Feb 2014
have knowledge of your vehicle, any special items can be
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
added. If your rig has a history of U joint issues carry a
Jack & Zoe
spare.
Roger Mauer
Sample Spare parts list: add or subtract as needed!
Danny Ward
1. Fuses, electrical wire, electrical tape, duct tape,
Ron Webber March 2015 Calico
nylon wire ties, silicon sealer
Rick Walters July 2014
2. Miscellaneous nuts, bolts and hardware
Pete Johnson April 2014
Ron Webber March 2014 Calico
3. Fan belts, hose, clamps
4. Valve stems, tire plugs
5. Engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, etc.
6. Coolant or water for the radiator
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Cowbells
Little Blue bell
The cow bell rules are: If you get stuck and are unable to
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
move under your own power and need the help of a winch
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015 winched Bronco on to trailer
or you get strapped from one of your fellow jeepers then
Gilbert at Corral Canyon 4/10/15
you have earned the privilege of hanging a cow bell from
Chris Slaughter Grizzly
your front bumper. You must leave the cow bell on the
Rick Walter
front of your rig until another Dirt Devil gets stuck then,
Mike Wallace
you can proudly hand it over. This starts at the beginning
and the end of the trail, not on the highway.
Mike Maneth memorial bell
Frank Gilliland John Bull 6/27/2015
Mike Wallace Corral Canyon 4/10/15
James Eddinger Claw Hammer 1/10/15.
Old logo green bell
Castulo Olivas
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 4/10/15
Josh Bleijenberg Dusy Ersham Sept 2014
Brown bell
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015
Tim Debolt Rattlesnake Feb 2015
Rick Walter adopt a trail 6/27/2014
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 5/4/2014
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Dirt Devils Calico Run
Calico Ghost Town
Where camp: Calico campground
Where: about a hundred twenty miles
I will be camping in the overflow campground area
from Orange County. Take I-15, 8 miles
(with my gray & black 40’ RV) on the left as you
past Barstow get off at Ghost Town Road
drive in the main entrance.
and turn left or north about 3 miles.
The Overflow campground has no RV hookups, but
does have scattered water faucets.
The overflow campground does a few small cabins.
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
When: December 5th 2015
Start ride: Saturday morning 8:30am
Meeting place: Just outside the entrance to the calico
campground
Lunch: plan on eating lunch out on the trail
CB: channel 4
Difficulty: 3+ on a scale of 5, rear lockers required
33” tires some scratches & damage may occur.
Trail Boss: Ron Webber
Home 714 649 9836 / Cell 714 715 5692
RSVP to: Ron Webber ronjp@outlook.com
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Calico Campground
Location and Reservations:
Camping fees:
36600 Ghost Town Road
Fee includes admission into Calico townsite
P.O. Box 638
(excludes special events).
Yermo, CA 92398
$2.00 non refundable reservation fee
Telephone: 1-800-TO CALICO or
No hookups $30.00/unit/day
1-800-268 25426 press 0
Partial hookups $34.00
1-760-254 2122
Full hookups $35.00/unit/day
E-mail: calico@mscomm.com
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
Cabin Rentals
http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/Parks/CalicoGhostTown.aspx
Equipped sleeps 4, A/C & heat, porch
w/ bench & service counter.
Camping:
$45.00 Per night (4 persons)
265 Sites: 56 full hookups; 58 partial hookups; 2 dump stations
scattered water faucets for getting water
Activities:
Tent and off-road vehicles are welcome
Offroad activities; Jeeping in the surrounding
Admission to Ghost Town included with camp fees, except
area; Living History characters; Gunfights;
during Special Events
Self Guided Town Tours; hiking; The Calico
Cemetery; Festival Medicine Man Show; fixing
Facilities:
broken equipment on the trail.
Hot showers; Restrooms; Grills; Fire rings; Restaurants; Shops;
Picnic tables; Attractions: Closest tow truck is in Barstow;
Maggie Mine; Calico/Odessa Railroad; Mystery Shack;
Museum; Gold Panning; vehicle testing
DD newsletter oct15.doc
pg 11 of 12
printed: 10/25/2015
Dirt Devils Digest
October 2015
KOA campground next to freeway
Barstow KOA
35250 Outer Highway 15 North
Yermo, CA 92398
Information: (760) 254-2311
Fax: (760) 254-2247
Reserve: (800) 562-0059
RV Campsite: $28.00 - 30.00
Tent: $21.00 - 22.00
Hotels in nearby Yermo:
Oak Tree Inn Yermo
35450 Yermo Road
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-1148
Nightly Rates (59.55 - 77.22)
2 Star
Of course Barstow has many motels, too.
DD newsletter oct15.doc
pg 12 of 12
printed: 10/25/2015